CDBG Program 5-Year Consolidated Plan Creation

Marion County, Oregon has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Community Services Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 5-Year Consolidated Plan creation (solicitation number CS1629-25). The procurement seeks a qualified consultant or firm to develop a comprehensive strategic planning document that will guide the county's community development investments and federal grant allocations over the next five years. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of March 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST, with final proposal offers due by April 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST. Respondents must utilize the Marion County Procurement Collaboration Portal (https://contracts-marioncountygcc.msappproxy.net/gateway/) to submit all materials, which requires creating an account and navigating a specific online submission process. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, interested parties should expect to demonstrate expertise in community development planning, federal grant management, and comprehensive strategic municipal planning capabilities.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or specific restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the opportunity is open to a broad range of consulting firms, urban planning organizations, and community development specialists. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current documentation. Potential respondents should anticipate that account creation in the procurement portal may require 15-30 minutes of processing time before file submissions are possible, and careful attention must be paid to the portal's specific submission protocols. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the available materials, CDBG Program planning projects typically range from $50,000 to $150,000 depending on the complexity of the county's community development needs and the comprehensiveness of the required strategic plan. Interested parties are advised to thoroughly review all portal documentation and prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate a deep understanding of Marion County's community development landscape and strategic planning requirements.